Wednesday, 24 November 2010
General, Travel, etc.: Bhubing Palace
General, Travel, etc.: Bhubing Palace: "Bhubing Palace Bhubing Palace is a Royal Residence located Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. It is over Wat Phrathat Doi Sut..."
Bhubing Palace
Bhubing Palace
Bhubing Palace is a Royal Residence located Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. It is over Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and usually open for visiting only Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday.
History of Bhubing Palace
It was built in 1961 to accommodate the royal family during state visits to the north of the country. There is also a guesthouse for receiving foreign dignitaries. It is built in the mountains overlooking Chiang Mai, to take advantage of the cool mountain air. The rose gardens are particularly famous Suan Suwaree, and many flowers are grown here that could not otherwise be grown in Thailand.
Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives was built in central Thai architectural style called “Reun Mu” Group of Houses. The building sits on stilts. The upper floor is the royal residential area while the ground floor houses the royal entourage. The building master plan was designed by Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara while the building was designed by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri. The construction of the Palace was undertaken by the Crown Property Bureau, under the supervision of Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara, assisted by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri and Mr.Pradit Yuwapukka. General Luang Kampanath Saenyakorn, the Privy Councilor was assigned to lay foundation stones on 24 August 1961 at 10:49 hrs. (Thanks information from WIKIPEDIA)
Saturday, 20 November 2010
General, Travel, etc.: Wat(temple) Phrathat Doi SuthepWat Phrathat Doi Su...
General, Travel, etc.: Wat(temple) Phrathat Doi SuthepWat Phrathat Doi Su...: "Wat(temple) Phrathat Doi SuthepWat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the one of my favorite buddhist temple. Whenever I visit there, I will be happy. I..."
Wat(temple) Phrathat Doi Suthep
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the one of my favorite buddhist temple. Whenever I visit there, I will be happy. I can see the view of Muang Chiang Mai and there are many traveler from many country visit here. The temple is located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai and is a sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen and it remains a popular destination of foreign visitors.
History of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built. Over time the temple has expanded, and been made to look more extravagant with many more holy shrines added. A road to the temple was first built in 1935.
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